PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 92.17 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 18,833 new cases in the last 24 hours
- Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.73%; Lowest since March 2020
- India's Active caseload stands at 2,46,687; lowest in 203 days
- Recovery Rate currently at 97.94%; Highest since March 2020
- 24,770 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,31,75,656
- Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 103 days
- Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 37 days
- 57.68 crore Total Tests conducted so far
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
COVID-19 Update
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 92 Cr
More than 59.48 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.94%; Highest since March 2020
18,833 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 0.73% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 103 days
With the administration of 59,48,360 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 92Cr as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 89,35,354sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,74,287
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2nd Dose
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89,58,559
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,56,341
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2nd Dose
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1,51,75,327
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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37,28,82,633
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2nd Dose
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9,25,66,106
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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16,26,25,090
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2nd Dose
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7,99,44,079
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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10,30,08,128
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2nd Dose
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5,78,74,855
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Total
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92,17,65,405
The recovery of 24,770 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,31,75,656.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.94%. Recovery Rate is currently at its highest peak since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 101 consecutive days now.
18,833 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently 2,46,687, which is the lowest in 203 days.Active cases presently constitute 0.73% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
14,09,825tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 57.68 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.68% remains less than 3% for the last 103 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be1.34%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below3% for last 37 days and below 5% for 120 consecutive days now.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1761282
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 92.57 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 6.93 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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92,57,51,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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6,93,46,080
More than 92.57crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 6.93Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1761280
PM to dedicate to the nation PSA Oxygen Plants established under PM CARES on 7th October
PM to dedicate 35 PSA Oxygen Plants across 35 States and UTs
PSA Oxygen Plants now commissioned in all districts of the country
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation 35 Pressure Swing Adsorption  Oxygen Plants established under PM CARES, across 35 States and Union Territories, in an event to be held at AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand on 7th October, 2021 at 11 AM. With this, all districts of the country will now have commissioned PSA Oxygen Plants. Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Till now, a total of 1224 PSA Oxygen Plants have been funded under PM CARES all across the country, out of which more than 1100 Plants have been commissioned, providing an output of over 1750 MT oxygen per day. It is a testimony of the proactive measures taken by the Government to augment India’s medical oxygen generation capacity since the advent of Covid-19 pandemic.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1761388
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